Gateway State Trail rehabilitation funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

This bill authorizes the issuance of up to $2.3 million in state bonds to fund rehabilitation and improvements to the Gateway State Trail. The money will be used to construct and equip trail enhancements in the cities of St. Paul, Maplewood, North St. Paul, and Oakdale. The commissioner of natural resources will manage the project, while the commissioner of management and budget is responsible for selling the bonds. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final enactment.